A police spokesman said: “At approximately 8.15pm on Tuesday 8th May 2018 North Wales Police were alerted after a man’s body was recovered from the sea at Rhosneigr , Anglesey after he had been swimming with friends.

Emergency at Rhosneigr beach (Image: Robert ES @vintage1976)

“Emergency services were quickly on the scene and the man, aged in his early 20s, was conveyed by Air Ambulance to Ysbyty Gwynedd but despite the efforts of his friends and medical staff he sadly passed away a short time later.

“The man, who is not from the area, has been identified, but not named at this time to allow further family members to be informed.

“His death is not being treated as suspicious and HM Coroner for north west Wales has been informed.”